text ; un: shiningstar

[finethanks]

Good afternoon, everyone. This is Eichi Tenshouin. I was hoping that I could seek out some advice from those of you willing to listen.

There seems to be a situation in which one of my friends reacts poorly to me in certain situations, and it's made public enough that it's impossible for me to ignore. For example, if a new commercial of mine is announced, this friend will immediately post something to social media that directly criticizes it without actually addressing me by name. Or, if I happen to post certain pictures of myself, the reaction is just as instant. I've looked into this, and I believe it's called "vagueing."

I have spoken to this friend, but each time it seems that things have been solved, the issue starts over once more without warning. I must be causing some ill feelings to inspire this sort of reaction, but it's all tied directly to my success. I wonder what to do...

This is the first time I'm using the network to post something on my own, so I hope that I've done so correctly. Thank you.

[For context, mid last month Eichi had a boost in popularity from a concert after his months of idol work and now is on the radio, TV, commercials, and etc instead of just indie gigs, so feel free to recognize him as an idol from his name if you'd like!]

Comments

[resound]

Don’t you think the timing could be a coincidence?
It seems a bit self-centered...
Always thinking it’s about you.
Maybe if your “friend” does have a problem
That kind of behavior is what’s inspiring it.

[ just some friendly perspective from a totally uninvolved party! @ him next time you little bitch. ]

[finethanks]

Ah, Shuu. It must be a free day, for you to reply so immediately.

I wonder if the timing can be called a coincidence when it happens so many times in a row. At that point, isn't it a pattern? I'd be relieved to hear it wasn't, however...

Though your comment also goes from "it's a coincidence" to "because you realize it, it's not a coincidence and it's your fault." Isn't that strange?

[demachi]

I don't know how to tell you this...

text; un: illdoc

[zazen]

Do you believe it is simply because they wish they could share your success or that they don't want you to succeed?

[resound]

Not everyone can be as overwhelmingly in demand as you.
I’m shocked you had the opportunity to type up so much.

It’s still a coincidence unless you have proof otherwise.
Do you?
I’m saying that it’s all in your head
But if you wanted to view it that way
Then surely your own actions have some part in that?
Or is the story here that you’re merely an innocent victim?

[finethanks]

Whatever it is, I'd like to hear it openly and honestly. Please, tell me.

text, un: diablo

[thedarkbond]

do i need to lock you both in a closet until you can work something out~?

[he's helping]

[demachi]

Unfortunately, you've just vagueposted in response to someone vagueposting. That's probably just going to make them do it again.

This person may also be dead weight, loath as I am to say it. Have you considered only keeping company that tells you things honestly and forthrightly?

[resound]

How are you expecting that to be a solution to anything

[ ... not that it matters to him!! ]

[finethanks]

I'd like to believe that it's only the first, but I can't be sure, with how things continue on like this.

[thedarkbond]

well, at worst, starvation brain might get to you both eventually ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
a little perspective does wonders for pettiness

[clearly this is a great idea]

[finethanks]

[He's going to reply to everyone else before he touches Shuu's comment here.

But once he's back:]

I thought it would be better not to mention your name, or post any incriminating examples, but are you insisting that I do? I'm not trying to start a fight, or say that I'm innocent. I'm searching for advice. The last time we spoke in person, weren't things fine?

[resound]

Don’t phrase it like I’d be in the closet.
You’d really force someone to choose between living and getting along with their worst enemy?

[ ... ]

Again, that’s a hypothetical for whoever’s being talked about here

[finethanks]

I'm not sure how that would help, either...

[nobodylikeshim]

Sounds tough. 🙁 😖 😞

Do all idols have this problem?

Also! Your last concert was really, really amazing. Congratulations on it! ⭐️ 🌟 ✨

[finethanks]

Eh? Is that what it is? I thought since I was searching for advice, it was something different...

How troubling.

Is your advice that I ignore him from now on? I wonder... It's difficult for me to make friends, so I suppose I don't want to give one up so easily. What should I do...

[finethanks]

Unfortunately, it seems as though it's common for arguments to occur anytime someone is in the spotlight. However, I suppose all I can say is that I wasn't expecting to have a situation quite like this come up.

Ah, but you were able to see it, too? Thank you very much!

[resound]

Not trying to start a fight
But dragging things out in a public arena?
Making yourself sound so put upon?

[ ACTUALLY @ ING HIM?? ]

Do you think my life revolves around you?
This is exactly the kind of conceit I’m talking about.

[amodelidol]

sorry it's happening, but this might make things worst since you didn't mention them by name

um have they done anything else?

[nobodylikeshim]

That's sad.
Friends shouldn't fight. 😢 😭
I suppose you might not be able to stay friends. 🤔 🤨

Of course. I'm a real big fan of yours!
Please autograph something for me later. 🤗 🤩

[ What a polarizing conversation he's having in a single text. ]

[dollorous]

Perhaps you are simply so loathsome this friend of yours feels there is no other course of action.

[hi eichi guess who learned how to text]

text.

[gunshow]

Again?!

[thedarkbond]

i'm sure it'd help with your perspective a little~
you could get all that need to talk about success out of your system (✿´ ꒳ ` )

[thedarkbond]

if you want someone to entertain your denial then you're talking to the wrong person, shuu-shuu~
from here it looks like you're quite the jealous one
i'm sure i could train you out of that with a little time (´꒳`∗)

[finethanks]

[Eichi doesn't type anything, but he sends a cap that shows an image of himself and Wataru taking a cute selfie, near immediately followed by a post.]